Guf, being a lightweight is rough!! Woke up with a headache today. And shallot breath! BAH! I pittered around in bed on my computer for a while until Matt woke up and then took a shower and an IB profin and am feeling much better after another delightful breakfast.
Filled my bowl with that delicious granola!!! Plus blueberries, banana, and 2%.
And here’s the recipe!!!!!!!!!
Double Batch Buckwheat Granola
Dry
- 8 cups oats
- 1 cup almonds
- 3 cups buckwheat
- 3 cups sunflower seeds
Wet
- 1 cup oil
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla
Mix Ins
- 3 cups coconut
- 2 cups currants
Combine all except coconut and currants in a big metal bowl. Bake at 300* for two hours in the large metal bowl. Stir every 30 minutes. Color should be golden brown. Remove from oven and stir in coconut and currants (these will toast a little from being with the other ingredients). Stir every half our or so while cooling. Cool completely before putting into a container.
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Matt loved it too!
On the side I had fruit and a small piece of banana nut bread, also delicious!
And 3 of these!
I love the silverware here!
We were originally going to run 6 miles this morning and NOT bike, but we decided due to sleepiness and logistics that we should skip the run in the AM and just bike another day. I’m out of clean bikeable clothes and am piecing together a nice shirt and workout shorts!
A few more houses to see, but we think we’ve made our decision 
Gotta get rolling!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
I always burn my granola. Never fails
Daniel says
Aww, sorry to hear that your morning didn’t go quite as you’d like it to have, but it’s good that you’re feeling better. ^_^
And thanks for the recipe! It’s really interesting, I’ve never heard of baking granola in a large bowl before… guess I’ll have to try it out! (Do you know if you can use kasha [already toasted buckwheat] or does it have to be raw buckwheat groats?)
Jessica @ How Sweet says
I like shallots, but any form of onion breath is the worst.
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
That granola DOES look good! I bet it’s the oil that makes it splendid…whenever I add just a bit of oil to my granola it tastes 500x better. Happy biking and house hunting!
Jess. says
That granola looks scrumptious—- minus the currants! Looks like I will be making a trip to the grocery store soon 🙂
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
The granola looks awesome! Though I’ve never made granola before, baking it in a bowl seems a bit funny, but hey if it works thats great.
Marieke says
I never made my own granola. I might have to try though after seeing that recipe! And banana bread hmmm.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Ha…I am SUCH a lighweight too! It makes for a cheap date, but if I have more than just one glass of wine, I can always feel it the next day!
Hope it wears off and you have a great day!
Meg says
Congrats on the house, Kath! I hope it all works out for you! You and Matt deserve nothing less than a beautiful house and life 🙂
Thank you for that recipe!
Have a great FRIDAY! Friday dance?!?!
Andrea says
Oh Kath, you are awesome! Thanks for getting this recipe! I am always on the look-out for buckwheat recipes and this sounds delish! With your recommendation (and even Matt’s), we are definitely gonna make some this weekend and see what my husband thinks. Anything to get more whole grains into him! Since he doesn’t like coconut, maybe I’ll split the double batch into two bowls and make half for me per recipe and improvise with his. Thanks so much! Hope your headache goes away… where’s that coconut water when you need it???
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I am so with you on being a light weight! I hope it gets better. At least you got some good fuel to start the day! Have fun looking at places and good luck on the decision!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Ha, nothing like some good coffee after a rough night. That’s how I get through the mornings!
Thanks for posting that recipe! That granola looks great and I will definitely be making it!!
Marilou @ Mostly Healthy says
Never done Granola before … must try!
Charlie Hills says
Had to read the previous post to see what happened to you this morning. Ahhh, yes, beer. And wine. It’s not just for breakfast anymore.
[email protected]'s Keeping It Real says
Thanks for the recipe! Hope you feel better now that you’ve had some yummy eats!
Kristin (Salty Tooth) says
Thanks for the recipe, will definitely be making this soon!
tanya says
The fresh fruit looks so good.
Hannah says
Coconut and honey – that’s why it’s delicious! 🙂 GOOD LUCK WITH THE HOUSE!! Squee!
Rosey Rebecca says
Your breakfast looks so refreshing. I love fresh fruit. I tend to improvise in weird ways when I run out of workout clothes to wear!
The Wife of a Dairyman says
I can’t wait to see photos of the house you want. Have a great ride today 🙂
Sami says
That banana nut bread looks SO good. It’s been forever since I’ve had the real stuff. The closest I’ve come in the past few months has been a banana bread larabar (also fantastic, but not real bread)!
Camille says
Eek, too much alcohol is a recipe for a gross morning 🙁
Have a great day and have a fun time on the house hunt!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i really can’t wait to see the new potential house…i can only imagine how awesome it is!
Allie says
i was thinking, wow, that’s kind of a lot of alcohol! ha. glad your morning is back on track!
Carrie says
Really? A lot? Man I could never have a blog, people would call me an alchy for sure. Lol.
Abby says
hahah! I was just thinking the same thing!!:o
Jessica @ the process of healing says
Wow that granola looks delicious!! Especially with fresh blueberries!
Exercise and Eat says
Good luck searching for your new home!
Allison K says
Granola is one of those things that I am scared to make. dumb right?
Stacey @ Tipping the (Kitchen!) Scales says
How exciting that you may have found a house! That breakfast does look good – granola, banana bread, ‘loupe, banana, strawbs…delicious!
Meagan says
I am eyeing that fat slice of melon right now.
Wei-Wei says
Ohhhhh, shallot breath. And hangover 🙁 I hope you feel better 🙂 The Mythbusters tested out that coffee doesn’t help but vigorous exercise helps a lot! 😀
Wei-Wei
Dorry says
Yum! I love granola sweetened with honey b/c I’m not a huge maple syrup fan. Good luck with your house decisions today!
Anya @ Fitness & Sunshine says
What a great recipe! 🙂 I might have to make like 1/4 of that though, haha
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
thank you for the buckwheat granola recipe! banana nut bread sounds so good right about now…
Rose says
Hey Kath! Just getting caught up on your blog after being away for what feels like several weeks. Glad things are moving along for you guys! Hope you find the house of your dreams today. Good luck!
Tay says
True, but being a heavyweight is also rough when everyone around you gets tipsy off 2 drinks, and it takes you 4-5! haha
Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says
The granola recipe looks great! I’ll have to bookmark this to make after we move! 🙂
Carrie says
Awesome, thanks so much for getting the recipe! I’m still searching for that perfect granola recipe, though it would help if I didn’t burn every batch of granola I make. Oops!
Julz @ freshman 5k says
Yum! I gotta try that granola….and make some banana bread!
Megan (Braise The Roof) says
Headaches in the morning = fun night, right? 🙂
Katharine (MealMuse) says
Hi Kath!
I’ve been following your blog for years now and never usually comment…I finally decided to start my own because I’ve been so inspired by you and the other food-bloggers. I’m only two entries in so far, but I’m having so much fun with it 🙂 I know you probably get requests to check out people’s blogs a lot, but I would love it if you would check mine out: http://www.mealmuse.wordpress.com. Feel free to give me some tips!!
Take care and happy eating,
Katharine
Tracy says
Hey Kath! First time commenter, long time reader, but Cville is my college town so I had to say something! I’m sure you’re tired of hearing recommendations of places to go, but if you have time, Continental Divide is an awesome place with really great food! Take It Away on the Corner is a really great sandwich place, used to go there weekly! And of course, Arch’s:) Good luck house hunting!
Simply Life says
oh that granola looks great!
Mary & Christina (Sisters Running the Kitchen) says
I love homemade granola. Not only does it taste so much better it is much better for you without all of the wacko ingredients and added sugars. The only bad part is that I can never stop eating it when I make it! haha
[email protected] says
Glad you found a place you like, good luck!
Weird that the granola is cooked in a bowl, I’ve never heard of that! It looks like a great recipe.
Lea says
Thank you for the recipe. I want to make it, but probably half it since it’s only me that’s going to eat it. Do you know if they store well? I’m assuming since the recipe is for a big batch that they would store well.
Thank you.
Cathy Breit says
I made this recipe this morning! Absaloutely delish! The little buckwheat “crunchies” MAKE this granola. I’ve made granola more times than i can count and yes, it does keep well, I like to use a nice big glass canister for storage. Another good option is to freeze half your batch. Works great.
Faith @ LovelyAsCharged says
Okay, so this has to be the official healthiest hangover breakfast ever! I always want bread, eggs, and all that heavy greasy stuff. Your version looks so much better for getting a leg up on feeling better, though 😉
Laura says
I’m always looking for new granola recipes, and am excited to try yours. To be honest, I keep checking back in the hopes that there will be a “new house” post up! Good luck and fingers crossed!
Laura says
Glad your feeling a little better:) what a delightful looking breakfast xx
Joanne says
Your adventures yesterday looked like fun. Exercise, house hunting, beer tasting and FOOD. What a great day. AND…you look terrific with wet hair.
Breakfast should have rejuvenated it. It looks delish.
Best wishes on that house you want. My fingers are crossed. Can’t wait to read that you get it! 🙂 TGIF! Yippee!
Maggie says
That is an adorable breakfast spread. I love how you two are biking all around town. That sounds like so much fun. By the way, many thanks for introducing me to the wonder that is grapefruit La Croix!
Ashley says
Real deal granola with oil or butter + honey just cannot be beat. I’m always trying to HEALTH everything up….but sometimes the real thing just can’t be beat! 😉
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
That’s awesome that you scored the recipe. Thanks for sharing! I’ve never tried making granola because I’m scared of burning it but I think I’ll have to try this one!!
[email protected]://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
Thanks for the recipe. I’m going to make just a few adjustments like the quantity it’s going to make and divide the recipe in half and cut the oil down just a little.
Lorin says
I always hear that granola is sugary and isn’t that good for you. I totally believe in everything in moderation, but what are your opinions on granola?
Kath says
If it’s real food, eat it up! Just watch the portion size because it is calorie dense.
Anna from Australia says
You can always halve the honey and replace it with water. I’ve been doing that with my granola. It turns out a bit more like toasted museli than a true granola but still delicious and not as sweet or as high in calories.
Cait says
That looks sooooo divine! How many servings does it make? great pictures!
Lynna says
Thanks so much for this recipe! I made 1/4 of the “Double Batch” a few days ago and LOVED the addition of buckwheat. It has such a great crispy crunch but it’s not so hard that you feel like your cracking your teeth. I think I might make it a permanent addition to my homemade granola!